As Tributes Pour In, Chengdu’s You Xing Bookstore Gets a Reprieve From Feared Closure

Following more than a week of speculation that Chengdu’s You Xing Bookstore (有杏书店, Yǒu Xìng Shūdiàn) would soon close, amid an outpouring of tributes from customers and supporters, it appears that the... Read more »

China’s Zhongjing Wanxi Pharmaceutical launches in S’pore, teams up with Science Arts to modernise TCM

Zhongjing Wanxi Pharmaceutical & Singapore’s Science Arts team up to redefine modern wellness A new chapter in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) unfolded on Tuesday (28 Oct), as homegrown wellness brand Science Arts... Read more »

By-Elections For 8 Assembly Constituencies Across 6 States, 1 UT To Be Held Tomorrow | India News

By-elections for eight assembly constituencies spread over six States and one Union Territory are set to be held on November 11. These constituencies are in Budgam and Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir,... Read more »

Tokyo’s first gourmet choco banana specialty shop is worth stopping in Harajuku for

Dip Me Banana elevates the simple snack to something a whole lot more substantial and special. The choco banana seems like it should be about as simple as a dessert can be.... Read more »

MPs preparing to examine Chinese state influence at British universities | House of Commons

The foreign affairs select committee is drawing up plans to examine Chinese government interference in academia as part of its inquiry into the UK’s strategy towards Beijing. MPs are broadening the scope... Read more »

PAP must carry forward Singaporeans’ mandate with humility and purpose: Desmond Lee

[SINGAPORE] The People’s Action Party (PAP) must continue working with Singaporeans to navigate change and uncertainty, and deepen the trust it has built over generations, said Education Minister and PAP chairman Desmond Lee... Read more »

Ahead of Phase 2 voting, THIS village becomes naxal free, villagers to vote after 30 years, say, ‘people are coming back…’

In a major step towards eliminating Naxalism, for the first time in over 25 years, residents of Chormara village in Bihar’s Jamui district can now vote peacefully in their village after it... Read more »

Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus

Find out if these new Pokémon are worth capturing. As the year draws to a close, sweet-toothed Pokémon fans are celebrating with the annual release of Japan’s Mister Donut x Pokémon collaboration. Last... Read more »

Sustainable aviation fuel levy of S$1 to S$10.40 for economy class on flights originating from Singapore, starting Oct 2026

Levy for business and first class flights originating from Singapore ranges from S$4 to S$41.60; cargo levy from S$0.01 to S$0.15 per kg [SINGAPORE] The Republic’s previously-announced sustainable aviation fuel levy will... Read more »

Check routes, stoppages, timings and fare

Indian Railways has launched new Vande Bharat Express trains to enhance connectivity to India’s top heritage and cultural cities. With routes like Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, and Delhi–Jaipur, the total count has reached 164,... Read more »